Jahangir Mahal / Rani Mahal

The most noteworthy building in the Agra Fort, Jahangir's Palace is the palace where the Rajut wives lived during Akbar's rule. It was a created as a fusion of Hindu and Central Asian architecture. The palace was a token of the great Mughal emperor, Akbar to his beloved son Jehangir, who later succeeded him to become the emperor. It has a huge bowl known as Hauzi Jahangir which is a master work of art carved from a single stone. It was used to hold the fragrant rose water.

The Jahangir Mahal also known as ‘Rani Mahal’ is situated in the fort complex of Tikamgarh District of Orchha and is particularly famous for its paintings and architecture. It was built in the 17th century. The east-facing location of this ‘mahal’ also provides a panoramic view of the River Betwa. This palace was the residence of Queen of Raja Madhukar Shah. The main room of the queen in the palace was decorated by a devotee of Lord Ram, with mural paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythological epics. The main paintings present in this room portray Bhima and birds flying with elephants.

The Rani Mahal was basically built in the honour of the visit of Jahangir to the city of Orchha. This is why this palace displays a mix of Indian and Islamic architectural styles enhanced by its ornate gateway. The Mahal is a three-storied one with hanging balconies, terraces, apartments, and onion domes forming part of its structure. The front of this mahal has turquoise tiles and stone elephants with bells in their neck, which were used to announce the arrival of the emperor in ancient times.

This palace was later used by the Mughal Queen Nur Jahan, who used it as her palace. Reflecting the culture, tradition and history of the civilians, this palace conquers it all when it comes to the way it was built with care and expertise. It holds great value for its elusive style.

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